I was trying to think of some one thing I could say that would illustrate the esteem in which I hold Tim Johnson and Barbara.
I'm telling you, in my lifetime—in my lifetime—this country has never had—not one time—the same level of economic prospe...
Over half of the adverse medical events that occur each year are preventable.
If we can't get it to them now, we will never get around to it.
When things are going well, a nation has to make a decision — to reach out for all those who have been left behind.
Assuring quality through patient protections is a long-standing priority for my Administration.
I want next year's budget to provide the largest investment to eliminate medical errors, improve quality, and enhance pa...
I look forward to making a real stab at that next year, and I see some hopeful signs there.
I wouldn't be here, if for no other reason than that.
Recent advances in technology and information systems can help eliminate dangerous medical errors.
Ensuring patient safety is not about fixing blame; it's about fixing problems in an increasingly complex system.